Ammonium perchlorate

Synonyms

Perchloric acid, ammonium salt; UN0402; UN1442; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Perchlorates

Description

White solid crystals; [CHRIS]

Sources/Uses

Used in explosives, fireworks, rocket fuels, adhesives, feed additives, and life support systems for generating oxygen; Used as an engraving agent, a laboratory reagent, and a chemical intermediate for other perchlorates; [CHEMINFO]

Comments

Powerful oxidizer and explosive hazard; Concentrated solutions are probably not irritating to the skin; May induce methemoglobinemia after ingestion; [CHEMINFO] The LC (rats and mice) is >300 mg/m3. Observed effects include seizures and liver damage. [ChemIDplus] Irritating to skin and mucous membranes; [CHRIS] See "PERCHLORATES."

Biomedical References

MetHgb is secondary toxic effect

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Farming (Feed Additives)
• Working with Glues and Adhesives